75054

Valeric acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): n-Valeric acid, Pentanoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH
• CAS Number: 109-52-4
• Molecular Weight: 102.13
• Beilstein: 969454
• EC Number: 203-677-2
• MDL number: MFCD00004413
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329766094
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 3.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.15 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.8% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 707 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 7.6 %
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.408 (lit.); n20/D 1.408
• bp: 110-111 °C/10 mmHg (lit.); 185 °C (lit.)
• mp: −20-−18 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: NQPDZGIKBAWPEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Valeric acid is a renewable chemical that can be obtained via hydrogenation of levulinic acid in the presence of nickel-based catalyst or from lignocellulosic biomass. It can undergo esterification to form valerate esters, which can find applications as blending agents for gasoline and diesel, used in the production of biofuels.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 192.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 89 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves